- Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
- Venue: Ball Arena in Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude Sports
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The Edmonton Oilers (31-25-8) are heading to Ball Arena this Tuesday, set to clash with the Colorado Avalanche (43-10-9).
In their last game, the Edmonton Oilers enjoyed a victory, topping the Golden Knights 4-2. The Oilers incurred 8 penalty minutes during this match. Their offensive prowess was evident, netting 2 opportunities on the power play, although they failed to convert these opportunities. Overall, Edmonton managed to score on 4 of their 19 shots on target.
Playing at even strength, the Oilers have allowed 175 goals while scoring 170. Opponents have had 177 power play opportunities (ranking 21st in the league), converting 40 of those chances. On the scoring front, the Edmonton Oilers have accumulated 227 goals (2nd in the NHL) this season while conceding 215. They have executed 1,901 shot attempts, attaining a shooting percentage of 11.9%. Currently, they hold 70 points with a points percentage of .547. Defensively, they’ve faced 1,730 shots, recording a save percentage of .876. Edmonton has had 174 power play chances, scoring 57 times during these moments, yielding an impressive success rate of 32.76%.
Tristan Jarry will be the goaltender for the Oilers in this matchup. Throughout his career, Jarry has achieved 177 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .578. His career save percentage stands at .908 across 15,591 minutes in goal. Facing 9,043 shots, he has successfully saved 8,207, while 836 goals have found the back of the net against him, contributing to a goals against average of 2.73. Jarry holds a record of 167 wins, 105 losses, and 33 ties, starting in 306 games during his NHL career.
Most recently, the Colorado Avalanche battled the Wild in a game that ended in a 2-2 draw. They had 5 power play opportunities but could not capitalize on any. In total, the Avalanche scored 2 goals from 36 shots on target.
This season, Colorado has scored 203 goals at even strength and 32 while on the power play (22nd in the league). They lead the league with 2,115 shot attempts, achieving an 11.11% shooting percentage while allowing 1,653 shots against. With a total of 235 goals and 95 points, their points percentage is .766. They have allowed 150 goals, consisting of 120 at even strength and 30 while shorthanded. The Avalanche have been awarded 203 power play opportunities, converting at a rate of 15.76%. Their penalty kill stands at a solid 83.15% against 178 attempts from opponents, with a save percentage of 90.9%.
Mackenzie Blackwood will guard the net for the Avalanche. Opponents are averaging 2.90 goals per game against him, with a total of 759 goals conceded throughout his career. Blackwood’s quality start percentage is at 56.9%, with 149 quality starts to his name. He has been the starter in 262 games and has played 13,418 minutes in net. With a career record of 121 wins, 109 losses, and 29 ties, Blackwood has participated in 279 games, making 7,322 saves out of 8,081 shots faced, achieving a save percentage of .906.
Who do you predict will win this exciting NHL matchup, against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Colorado
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